London: Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar & Immersive Theater

Orange Jumpsuits, Metallic Cells & Cocktails You Design Yourself

You arrive in an orange jumpsuit, attempt to smuggle liquor past the Warden (or let the guards help you hide it), and sit in a metallic cell while an inmate bartender builds a custom cocktail using your contraband and house-made syrups and bitters. The immersive theater show runs throughout, and the whole thing is wheelchair accessible with public transport nearby.

Is this one for you?Right for groups or solo drinkers who want theater and interaction with their cocktail, not just a drink at a bar. The smuggling game and cell setting are part of the experience, so expect playful staging and staff in character — it's not a quiet lounge.

What’s included

Your Alcotraz experience includes the immersive theatrical show, an orange jumpsuit upon arrival, access to the metallic prison cells, and all cocktail ingredients — liqueurs, bitters, homemade syrups, and purees — needed to craft your custom drinks. You bring the base liquor yourself, or the guards can help you smuggle it in; either way, the inmates behind the bars do the mixing.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Immersive cocktail experience at Alcotraz

• Enter wearing orange jumpsuit
• Explore real metallic cells
• Smuggle in personal liquor
• Receive personalized cocktails
• Enjoy bespoke drinks behind bars
• Interact with inmates and guards
• Avoid detection by the Warden

The Experience

"Wait, so we actually bring our own bottles?" Yeah, that's the whole thing. You walk in wearing an orange jumpsuit — they hand it to you at the door — and the whole point is you're trying to sneak liquor past the Warden. It's ridiculous in the best way. The bar is set up like actual prison cells, all metal and theatrical, and the staff are playing inmates who are basically in on it with you. If you don't want to play the smuggling game, there's Inmate Cassidy, who's got the guards on your side and knows how to hide contraband without you having to do anything.

Once you're "inside," the inmates behind the bars start making your cocktails. They're not pouring from a menu — there isn't one. Instead, they take whatever liquor you managed to sneak in, or whatever the guards helped you hide, and they build something custom. They've got liqueurs, bitters, homemade syrups, purees, all the stuff that goes into a real cocktail, and they're asking you what you like, what you've had before, what you want to taste. The whole Alcotraz experience is built around that — you're not just ordering a drink, you're collaborating on it while sitting in a cell with theatrical lighting and the whole prison vibe happening around you.

The immersive theater part is what makes it work. It's not just a bar with a theme slapped on; the staff are committed to the bit, the staging is real — actual metallic cells, not painted flats — and the whole thing feels like you've stepped into one of those Hollywood prison movies. It's intimate too, which is the thing that surprised people. You're in a cell, you're close to the inmate making your drink, you're part of the show. London's first one of these, so if you've seen the concept elsewhere, this is the local version, and it's designed for the space and the crowd.

Top questions

Do I have to bring my own alcohol?

You can try to smuggle your own liquor in, or you can let Inmate Cassidy and the guards handle it for you — either way works. The bar provides all the mixers, syrups, bitters, and other ingredients.

Is there a set menu of drinks?

No menu. The inmates craft bespoke cocktails based on what liquor you've brought and your personal taste preferences.

What's included in the experience?

The immersive theater show, your orange jumpsuit, the cell setting, and all cocktail ingredients except the base liquor.

Is Alcotraz wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby.

How long does the experience last?

The reference content does not specify a duration. Contact the venue after booking for timing details.

Can I book a specific date and time?

You can request a preferred date and time when booking, but availability is confirmed after purchase. You may be contacted to arrange an alternative if needed.